Giants tackle Rogers treated for blood clot

August 14, 2012|By Mason Levinson, Bloomsberg News

The New York Giants' Shaun Rogers is being treated for a blood clot in his left calf, further depleting the team's depth at defensive tackle.

Rogers, a 12-year National Football League veteran who was signed by the Giants in April, was seen in New York by the Giants' doctor, Russell Warren, and vascular surgeon John Karwowaki, the team said in a news release. No further information on his condition or a prognosis was given.

Rogers, 33, played all 16 games last season for the New Orleans Saints, making four starts. He had 14 tackles and no sacks. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Rogers played his first seven seasons with the Detroit Lions and three with the Cleveland Browns before joining the Saints.

Defensive tackle Martin Parker has a herniated disc in his back that will require surgery, the Giants also said. Parker missed the 2011 season because of a foot injury.

Defensive tackle Chris Canty, who started every game for the Giants last season as they beat the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl, is on the physically unable to perform list following offseason knee surgery.

Canty told reporters today he was unsure when he will return to action.

"We knew this was going to be a long process," he said. "Obviously, I didn't think it was going to be this long, but I think we're being smart about it, taking the right approach. It's important for me to do everything that I can do physically to make sure that when I do get the clearance to step out there on the field, I'm ready to go."